Vyshyvanka (the embroidered shirt) is not only a unique element of festive national clothes but also an essential part of the culture of the Ukrainian people. That is why every Ukrainian should know about such an event as Embroidery Day. Vyshyvanka Day (World Embroidery Day) is celebrated on the third Thursday in May. This year, the Day of Embroidery falls on May 19. This is not a religious or state holiday, yet it achieved a somewhat symbolic value. This international holiday is meant to preserve Ukrainian folk traditions through...
Where to buy best vyshyvanky? 10 Astonishing Ukrainian brands
Each culture and nation have their own traditional clothes. Ukrainians are proud of their vyshyvanky (embroidered shirts) which carry a deep authentic, patriotic meaning and feature exquisite patterns and boast striking appearance. In recent years, clothing with Ukrainian symbolism is on the top of popularity all over Ukraine and abroad. Harmoniously fusing beauty, naturalness, and comfort, Ukrainian clothes can be worn as festive and everyday apparel. There are many AMAZING Ukrainian brands which create remarkable embroidered clothing and on the occasion of the International Vyshyvanka Day, we’ve decided that...
Mysterious symbolism of Ukrainian embroidery
On the International Vyshyvanka Day, people wear Ukrainian national embroidered shirts that impress with their beauty and diversity. However, not everybody knows that images and patterns feature rich symbolism. Each stitch, star or flower has its own meaning. Ukrainians believed that embroidery is a peculiar talisman protecting against everything bad and they tried to represent happiness, fate, life, and power in the ornaments. Square The symbol of well-being, peace, and fortune. It also means perfection, harmony, and order. In the Ukrainian tradition, the square is the symbol of earth....